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Sony Pictures Boss Discusses Spider-Man Box Office Success and Future Plans

Updated 2026-08-03 16:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman discusses the unexpected success of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at the box office, which has grossed over $360 million. He also addresses the loss of Tarantino's Cliff Booth sequel to Netflix.

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‘Movies Aren’t Dead After All’: Sony Pictures Boss Tom Rothman on Historic ‘Spider-Man’ Box Office and Losing Tarantino’s Cliff Booth Sequel to Netflix

“So I guess movies aren’t dead after all?” That’s the understated reaction from Tom Rothman, chairman of Sony Pictures, after “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” obliterated box office expectations. The comic book adventure, starring Tom Holland as Marvel’s web-slinging hero, ignited to $360 million d

2026-08-03 16:15 UTC